Tick Tock: Researchers Discover Basis for Biological Clock
The pacemaker of the biological clock — time keeper for virtually every activity within living things from sleep patterns to respiration — is a single protein, Purdue University researchers report. Full story.

A Recipe for Success
Between Chris and Beth Cox Schlegel, dinners at home are never dull. In fact, you could say that food is their life. He is director of research and development at ConAgra Dairy Foods and she does consulting work for food companies. Both food science graduates, they share a mutual love of all things culinary. Full story.

Are We There Yet?
It’s no surprise that tourism is a growing and evolving industry. As times change, so do the ways in which we spend our vacation time. But it may come as a surprise to learn that children are one of the driving forces behind today’s vacation trends. Full story.

Learning Communities Help First-year HTM and CSR Students
The first time Louis Gigliotti set foot on the West Lafayette Campus was three days before the start of fall classes. He had asked advisor Bobbe Stephenson to put “a lonely Texan,” as he describes himself, in some good classes. Upon arrival, Gigliotti learned he had been placed in a learning community (LC) for consumer sciences and retailing students. Full story.

The Campaign for Purdue: Leading by Example
With The Campaign for Purdue in full swing, the School of Consumer and Family Sciences is taking steps to ensure its own success in raising the $33 million it needs for support of students, faculty, programs, and facilities. Earlier this year, the school established the LEAD (Learning, Engagement, and Discovery) Council to assist the school in its campaign fundraising efforts and, ultimately, engage in the shaping of the school’s future. Full story.

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